Newton was a Logie Hall of Fame inductee, quadruple Gold Logie-winning entertainer and a radio, theatre and television personality and presenter.Showbusiness icon Bert Newton has died at age 83.As the news was confirmed on Saturday night, former colleagues and notable public figures shared their memories of Newton from his six-decade career on social media.
2GB Drive host Jim Wilson recalled growing up with the "legendary" host, who he described as a "national treasure" in the media industry.More to come...
YES he was a LEGEND...May he rest in peace.
So very sad
RIP Bert.😪❤
9NewsQueensland Rest In Peace Bert Newton, you are a legend ❤️
R.I.P
When I moved to Australia from the UK, Bert was the first friendly face on TV I latched on to. Always a delight to watch, he’ll be sorely missed. RIP
Very sad.
rip you absolute legend
I'm only 30, but even I know of Bert Newton, watched a bit of him growing up and it's very sad to see him go. Thanks Bert for all the TV gold and condolences to Patti and family, I can't imagine what it's like losing someone after 50+ years of marriage. Bert family
Condolences to Patty and the Newton family🙏A wonderful entertainer, with great comedic timing. Vale Bert.
My heart actually sank. Bert was such a wonderful man & entertainer. I especially loved him on the Don't Lane show. He was so funny, witty, sweet. He was an Aussie TV icon. I & many others of my generation grew up watching him. Loved him so much. Thanks for the laughs Bert. ❤
RIP LEGEND… Bert Newton. You entertained many in your years on earth and made us laugh and love you. Go and join Don and Graham in Heaven and make God laugh .
9NewsMelb Rip Bert, you always made us laugh and you are a true gentleman.
Beautiful tribute from Nine morning news.
Ahh bugger I am so very sad to hear Burt has passed 😭. A true icon, I grew up watching him on various shows eg the Don lane show and the Logies. A new star is in the sky and the laughter in heaven is thunderous. Thoughts with Patti & family 💔 burtnewton RIPBert
R.I.P Bert Newton grew up watching you and Ernie the laughs we all had on your shows. Great Entertainer condolences to Patti and his Family
PetraAu Bert was probably the most genial, funny & enduring entertainer Australia has ever seen. A sad day for all who knew him & enjoyed his shows.
RIP Bert. 😢🙏
Condolences to all the family, very sad .RIP Moonface. 😢
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1 off the List ! Justice Done!
RIP Mr Newton😢😢
R.I.P. Bert ……
Rest In Peace
Shouldn't have taken the vaccine
May he rest. He's done well to entertain a major part of Australia, my thoughts are with his family 3
one_bad_lemon ..on to better things..
RIP Bert Newton. Condolences to the family.
Rest in peace Burt… your have been a household name and Brilliant entertainer in my memories since I was a little girl. My heart is breaking for Patti and your family 💔 but I know you will be up there partying with the best of them, while always looking over your family-RIP ❤️
Legend! King of Melbourne
RIP Bert Newton and thanks for a lifetime of memories ♥️
He was a comedy genius with the best one liners, heaven will be in hysterics. RIP Bert 😢
A great tribute, well done CH9
Terribly sad for his wife and family, larger than life and a vic icon
My condolence on his passing.
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So sad. Bert will most certainly put Humour in Heaven. 🕯️🙏
I'm so sorry to hear this. You have been part of our lives for as long as I can remember. Prayers to the family. Vale Bert. ❤
Thoughts are with the Newton family at this time,thankyou Burt for all that you gave us over the yrs an icon of Australia and Australian TV Goodbye mate Don & Graham are holding the doors for you.
What a loss ... RIP💐
God Bless you Bert, thank you for entertaining generations of Australians. Love to Patti & your family. ❤️🙏
RIP
Sad news he had a wonderful life did so much with his time here
Rip
RIP
Was it covid?
Sincere condolescences to Patti and family and all the many friends he had. My heart breaks for them with the loss of a husband, father, friend & a true legend of Australian TV, radio etc. My heart is also in tears for the public loss . RIP Bert Newton 🙏🏻 😢
Noooooo this is so sad I can’t believe it such a beautiful man that lightened our lives I grew up watching you RIP you will be missed the entertainment industry wont be the same 🙏😢💔RIP condolences to Patti and family
Covid?
What a Legend RIP.
RIP Bert you brought so much laughter to so many. A true entertainer who was also a kind and humble person.🌹
Rip legend
RIP
no way, oh how sad, just saw a photo of him with his grand children.😮
So sad , you’ll be missed Bert legend
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RIP moonface, terribly sad news :(
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A wonderful entertainer and person through and through. RIP Bert.
Last of the big 3
I have enjoyed watching Bert for decades. I thought his piss taking on the Don Lane Show was hilarious. Vale Bert and condolences to your family.
Rip you legend! Thoughts and prayers go to family, friends
Burt Newton was a beautiful kind person and the world has lost a favourite Son. My Condolences to Newton Family 😟
9NewsPerth RIP Bert you will always be a legend . Sending love to his family
An Australian icon. There will never be another Bert. So many memories. Condolences to Patti & family.
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Condolences to the family, I’ll always have fond memories of Bert on TV, RIP
RIP Bert, you were a legend.
Vale, Bert 😥
Sad news thoughts with the family. Bert Newton one of the biggest news in Australian entertainment history. Loved everything he did. RIPBERTNEWTON
RIP Bert. End of an era 💜🙁 Bert+Graham back together again.
Ninecomau let’s get some re-runs going on everything and anything Bert. Don Lane Show to Graham Kennedy and more. Part of my childhood and I need to re-live it bertnewton moonface Bert
Such sad news
Devastating news condolences to Patti and the family R.I.P Bert
RIP Uncle Bert we'll miss you x
Condolences to Patti and the family. Very sad.💜
Vale Bert, thankyou for making me laugh for so many years. Condolences to the Patti, and extended family members. 💐💐🙏
RIP. Did he patch things up with his son Matthew?
Great Australian. R.I.P
The absolute GOAT of Aus TV - RIP
RIP 🙏
R.I.P Bert you will be missed by all of Australia xxx
An icon of Australian TV. Very sad to hear of the news of Bert’s death BertNewton
Rip
Rest In Peace Bert and thank you for entertaining us for so many years 💗
Rip moonface. Love and light to Patty
Vale’ Bert Newton! An Aussie icon! RIP! Thoughts & prayers for Pattie & family! 🙏🙏❤️
Ernie next
Nooooo!!! Oh how sad. Good old Bert.
9NewsMelb 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rip he is a legend
Vaccinated?
These last two years have just been so horrible. RIP legend 🙏
We all grew up with Bert. RIP. An Australian TV icon.
So terribly sad 😢 we have lost one of the greatest talents and all around nice man. Sincerest condolences to his family ❤️
R.I.P Mr Bert
Grew up with him on the telly and last time I think I saw him.was in a production of Rocky Horror. He was great. RIP.
Sad sad sad - icon of Australian TV and an old boy from St Joseph’s Marist Brothers North Fitzroy. RIP Bert. Condolences to Patti and family
Did he have the jab ?
R.I.P Bert. A television legend.
RIP Bert. Legend. Will be sorely missed
RIP x
Remember this ? 🤣😂
Rip
RIP Bert. You will always be remembered as a Legend & stalwart of the Australian TV & Entertainment Industry. Condolences to Patti and family. 💔😩 BertNewton OldMoonFace
Legend. RIP Bert. :(
Had the pleasure of working with Bert many years ago on the morning show. He as an absolute gentleman and true professional, this is the end of a golden era for Australian entertainment. My thoughts are with his family. May you dance and sing in the stars Bert. Thank you.
Australian icon. RIP.. Just a gentleman..
A true legend RIP Bert
Vale, Bert. And thank you.
He had a good innings R.I.P
Shattered. Devastating news....
Oh no not Bert!!!😭😭 He was such a great guy Bert
R.I.P. Bert Newton, you were a fabulous entertainer, one of the best. Australia will certainly miss you. Condolences to the Newton family.
RIP Bert, what a legend, funny funny man. Condolences to Patti and family
That is so sad, condolences to his family 🙏🏻
R.I.P Bert, condolences to the family and loved ones.
Ah man that’s sad
That's sad
Devastating. Beautiful man, one of Australia's best. Condolences to the family and especially Patty 💔🙏
R.I.P. Moonface, thanks for the memories and making watching TV very enjoyable. Never to be forgotten
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9NewsSyd Rest easy brother 🌹
Condolences to all his family and friends and who ever hew and miss him, God rest his soul in the best place can be, Amen.
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R.I.P Bert. You made so many generations smile. Gone but not forgotten.💙
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